to take a quick look or catch a glimpse of something

to catch a quick or sudden glimpse of; to see something briefly or unintentionally

to cast a quick glance at; to let one's gaze pass quickly over something

a fleeting glimpse of someone or something beautiful; often describes the brief appearance of a graceful person or an impressive sight

(literary) describes a brief moment or an event happening very suddenly

suddenly or in a flash

in a flash; an extremely short time; the blink of an eye